Origin
Markham, IL
Evening in Markham on Thursday
Local time
8:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Markham, IL to Summit, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Summit, IL
Rodrigo Contreras Elvira
Trip Overview
The drive from Markham, IL to Summit, IL covers 18.2 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, Harlem Avenue, Kedzie Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 18.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tri-State Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near IL 83 / West 147th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (IL 83 / West 147th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 83 / West 147th Street
Turn right onto IL 83 / West 147th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 8
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street
6
17.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
IL 171 / South Archer Avenue
Turn right onto IL 171 / South Archer Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| Harlem Avenue | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Archer Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 63rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 147th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 163rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 8.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Summit, IL.
1
Start on 163rd Street
64 ft
·
10 sec
·
163rd Street
2
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
3
Turn right onto IL 83
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 147th Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 294
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West 95th Street
8
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward IL 43 North
9
Turn right onto IL 43
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Harlem Avenue
10
Turn left onto 63rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
63rd Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto IL 171
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Archer Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
IL 171
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.50
Tri-state Tollway
(8.4 mi)
$0.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Summit, IL
Evening in Summit on Thursday
Local time
8:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Markham, IL to Summit, IL covers 18.2 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, Harlem Avenue, Kedzie Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Markham, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (IL 83 / West 147th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Markham, IL to Summit, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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